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Hours: 37 hours per weekContract: PermanentContract Type: All Year RoundLocation: StamfordClosing Date: 8th October 2026Empower learners with SEND to thrive, achieve their goals, and build a successful future through personalised support and guidance.In this busy and exciting role, you will play a vital part in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities throughout their journey at college. From pre-entry and transition through to progression beyond education, you will coordinate tailored support that enables students to reach their full potential and achieve their individual outcomes.Working closely with students, families, curriculum teams and external agencies, you will oversee a designated caseload of learners, ensuring that Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are implemented effectively and statutory processes are delivered to a high standard. You will be a key advocate for students, helping to remove barriers to learning and promoting independence, confidence and success.This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, building positive relationships and ensuring students receive the specialist support they need to flourish both academically and personally.Key Responsibilities:Manage a designated caseload of SEND students and coordinate their support provisionContribute to EHCP consultations, requests and annual reviews, ensuring statutory deadlines are metMaintain accurate records and administration relating to EHCP processesAssess support needs and Exam Access Arrangement referrals, recommending reasonable adjustmentsCoordinate transition arrangements for new and departing studentsOrganise and lead meetings with students, parents, carers and external stakeholdersLiaise with internal and external support services, making appropriate referrals and signpostingWork closely with curriculum teams to plan and review support requirementsDevelop and review support plans, risk assessments and recommendationsCoordinate specialist support services and provide mentoring and pastoral support to learnersWhat we're looking for:You will have experience supporting individuals with SEND and a strong understanding of the challenges and barriers they may face in education. With excellent communication and organisational skills, you will be confident managing a caseload, coordinating multi-agency support and developing effective strategies that promote independence and achievement.Ideally, you will hold a Level 4 qualification in a relevant SEND discipline, a Level 3 Award in Education & Training and a Level 2 Learning Support qualification (or be willing to work towards these). Knowledge of EHCP processes, SEND legislation, exam access arrangements and person-centred approaches will be essential to your success in this role.If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while developing your career within a supportive and inspiring environment.IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part-time staff)Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefitsHealth and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphereProfessional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualificationsEmployee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discountsReady to make a real difference in the lives of aspiring students? Apply now!IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. xrexnqw Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.